Arborist – Tree Climber / Crew Leader
At Ironbark Arbor Solutions we proudly support principal contractors across utility and transport networks, including Sydney Trains, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy.
We are looking for a skilled Utility Tree Climber around Western Sydney who wants real job security, premium training, and genuine career progression.
What We Offer
- Top Tier Pay: Highly competitive rates + Living Away From Home Allowance (LAHA) opportunities.
- 4 Day Work Week: We work to live, not the other way around! At Ironbark Arbor Solutions, we work our 40 hours over 4 days with optional overtime available paid at premium rates.
- Job Security: Stable, long-term essential services contracts.
- Upskilling & Training: We will fund and support the right candidate to obtain all desirable industry tickets.
- Career Pathways: Clear progression from climber to crew leader and beyond.
- Great Culture: Work with a supportive, safety-first team that has your back.
The Role
Operating as a key member of our high-performing crews, your day-to-day will involve:
- Performing climbing and pruning operations around live powerlines, easements, and transport corridors.
- Working strictly to ISA/AS4373 pruning standards within utility vegetation clearance zones.
- Collaborating alongside Ground Crew, Chipper Operators, and EWP Operators.
- Upholding a rigorous safety culture on live utility and rail worksites.
What You’ll Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Cert III in Arboriculture (or currently enrolled/discussions welcome).
- Demonstrated, confident climbing experience.
- Medium Rigid (MR) Driver’s Licence (or higher).
- White Card (General Construction Induction).
Desirable Tickets (Not Essential – Training Available!)
If you don’t have these, we will help you get them:
- Cert II ESI (ESI safety rules).
- EWP High Risk Work Licence.
- First Aid / CPR.
- Traffic Control (Blue/Yellow Cards).
- Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card.
- Chainsaw tickets (Cross-cut, felling, climbing).
Ready To Take The Next Step?
If you are reliable, safety-focused, and ready to advance your arboriculture career with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you.
